Madagascar Buttonquail vs Red-chested Buttonquail
Turnix nigricollis compared with Turnix pyrrhothorax
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Buttonquail | Red-chested Buttonquail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Turnix nigricollis | Turnix pyrrhothorax |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Turnicidae | Turnicidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm (6.1 in) | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 64.41666666666667 g (2.27 oz) | 46.75 g (1.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Buttonquail only
Red-chested Buttonquail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Buttonquail
Least Concern
Red-chested Buttonquail
About These Birds
Madagascar Buttonquail
Madagascar Buttonquail (Turnix nigricollis) is a small 14–15 cm buttonquail endemic to Madagascar. Pale sandy-brown above with dark streaking; female has black-spotted breast. Inhabits open dry grassland, scrub, and degraded savanna across western and southern Madagascar. Locally common. Feeds on seeds and small invertebrates.
Red-chested Buttonquail
Red-chested Buttonquail (Turnix pyrrhothorax) is a small 14–15 cm buttonquail of Australia. Female: bright chestnut-red breast on otherwise pale buff bird. Male duller. Inhabits open grasslands with tussock grass across northern and eastern Australia. Nomadic; tracks seasonal grass growth. Polyandrous with role-reversed sex.